June is National Candy Month in the US - according to the National Confectioners Association, who are marking the next 30 days with a number of promotional activities for candy makers and retailers to 'help address the confectionery sales gap between Easter and Halloween while driving category permissibility based on emotional wellbeing and industry leadership'.
From hard kombucha to CBD beverages, we take a look at some of the new products hitting the shelves around the globe.
Strainge Beast
Sierra Nevada’s Strainge Beast hard kombucha brand is expanding with three new flavors across the US.
The new launches are: Watermelon, Sea Salt, Lime & Mint (4.0% ABV, 100 calories); Raspberry, Golden Kiwi & Elderflower (4.0% ABV, 100 calories); and Grapefruit, Pomegranate & Cucumber (7.0% ABV, 180 calories).
“Strainge Beast hard kombucha is rooted in the craft brewer’s love for the art and science of
fermentation, says the brand.
Strainge Beast combines organic ingredients and traditional brewing processes for the best possible
flavor,”
Airly Foods claims its Oat Clouds will remove between 18g-21g of Co2 from the air with each box sold; Lovenature Organic’s mission to get high quality ingredients into the hands of everyone is bolstered with a new retail line; and veggies get a makeover as guilt-free on-the-go snacks.
‘We are grateful to the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana Convention Center for their efforts in ensuring a safe and successful event, as they have with many major events over the past few months including the NCAA tournament,’ said John Downs, ahead of this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. 'As for 2022, we’ll be returning to Chicago,' he confirmed to this publication.